Thursday, February 28, 2013

Asian Image: Charity ambassadors and celebrities will gather this Saturday to raise funds for the Akshaya Patra Foundation UK.
The star-studded night of haute couture fashion will take place at the Vinopolis in London.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK is the world’s largest NGO-run school
meal programme, which feeds and educates some of India’s poorest,
underprivileged childen.
Today, The Akshaya Patra Foundation provides freshly prepared,
nutritious meals daily to over 1.3 million underprivileged children in
over 8000 schools in eight states from 19 kitchens.
The 'Sparkle Gala' will be hosted by Konnie Huq and will begin with a
champagne reception followed by a journey showcasing the best of Indian
fusion cuisine.
A highlight will be a spectacular fashion show presented by one of
India's leading celebrity designers, Anamika Khanna, who will showcase
her Luxury 2013 collection.
The Kolkata based fashionista has the notable honor of being the
first designer from India to launch an international label, and is one
of the first Indian designers to show at Paris Fashion Week. Anamika
Khanna uses traditional Indian and modern methods, including texturing
with various embroideries to create her exquisite clothing collections.
Chair Dipika Khaitan said: “The UK chapter of The Akshaya Patra
Foundation has so far raised funds to provide meals in approximately 250
schools.
"The funds raised by peoples’ enormous generosity has been so beneficial in helping us to continue our vital work
to feed and educate some of India’s poorest and deprived children. The
Akshaya Patra Foundation often provides a lifeline for children to eat
well, which in turn aids their educational development, which then can
help them to achieve their full potential.
“We hope that on the evening of The Sparkle Gala we can raise funds to
reach out to 300 schools and continue with our important community
work.”
International communications agency Sterling Media has been named as official Event and PR partner.